P91.81
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Neonatal encephalopathy
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Child Codes (2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code P91.81 represents neonatal encephalopathy. This code falls under the Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under P91.81.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code P91.81?
ICD-10-CM code P91.81 is "Neonatal encephalopathy". It belongs to the category: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Is P91.81 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, P91.81 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in P91.8
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)